How can I configure a systemd service to restart periodically?
I have a simple systemd service that needs to be periodically restarted to keep its process from bugging out. Is there a configuration option for systemd services to periodically restart them? All of the Restart* options seem to pertain to restarting the service when it exits. Yes, you can make your service to restart it periodically by making your service of Type=notify . Add this option in [Service] section of your service file along with Restart=always and give WatchdogSec=xx , where xx is the time period in second you want to restart your service. Here your process will be killed by